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Finish your next song in 7 days with a proven daily workflow system
★★★★★
Over 3,100 producers enrolled
Music Production course
The 7 Day Song Finishing System
$27$97
Use a step-by-step 7 day workflow that shows you exactly how to start and finish new songs with excitement, speed and confidence (without getting stuck in the process)
★★★★★
Over 3,100 producers enrolled
2 Hours of HD Video
Concise, actionable lessons. No fluff. Just the system you need to finish songs.
Follow in Any DAW
Apply the workflow in Ableton, FL Studio, Logic, or any software.
Quick-Reference Guidebook
PDF companion guide for fast reference while you're producing.
5 Bonuses
Checklist, templates, and extra courses.
COURSE ACCESS FOR LIFE
30 DAY MONEY BACK GUARANTEE
Sound Familiar?
Do any of these sound familiar?
Your hard drive is a graveyard of 8-bar loops that never became finished songs.
You start projects excited, but abandon them halfway through every single time.
You've tried "just pushing through" but it doesn't work — you just end up more frustrated.
You know what "finished" means — you just can't seem to get there.
Other producers release constantly while you struggle with the same track for months.
You've watched countless tutorials but nothing has actually changed your output.
THE SYSTEM
How It Works
Install a repeatable system for finishing music, instead of "guessing" your way through each project and hoping that you finish it.
"One mark of a great teacher is how readily and successfully the student can apply the learned material. Aden has a knack for teaching complex skills and demonstrating them in an understandable way. The results are tangible: follow these instructions and this method, and you WILL finish a track. How cool is that?"
Jim Gardner7 Day Song Finishing Student
Verified Student
The 7-day song finishing workflow
Follow a simple day-by-day roadmap from idea to finished track
Each day focuses on one clear outcome so you never wonder "what should I do next?" — just follow the steps, check off the actions, and watch your loop turn into a finished song.
Day 1
Foundation
Map your track with the Song Canvas
You’ll decide what kind of track you’re making, choose references, and sketch a simple roadmap so every move has a purpose.
💡Pick 1–2 reference tracks that match the vibe and energy you’re aiming for.
💡Use the Song Canvas template to outline each section from intro to outro.
💡Roughly plan where key moments, drops, and breakdowns will land.
💡Lock in constraints: key, tempo, and a rough sound palette.
By the end of today
You’ve got a simple, visual blueprint for your track — no more guessing what comes next.
Day 2
Idea generation
Write your core musical idea
You’ll focus purely on writing a strong musical idea — the seed that the whole track will grow from.
💡Experiment with chords, motifs, or basslines without worrying about sound design perfection.
💡Use quick iteration techniques to generate 5–10 variations fast.
💡Pick the most exciting idea based on emotion, not perfectionism.
💡Capture a rough loop that clearly shows your main idea.
By the end of today
You’ve locked in a core musical idea that you’re genuinely excited to build a full track around.
Day 3
Development
Evolve the idea into a full section
You’ll expand your loop into a more developed section with drums, bass, and supporting parts.
🧱Build out drums and low-end that support the idea and match your references.
🧱Add simple supporting elements: pads, plucks, or textures to fill space.
🧱Use contrast (call-and-response, variation, fills) to keep the idea moving.
🧱Keep your session tidy and labelled so arrangement is painless tomorrow.
By the end of today
You’ve got a confident main section that feels like the heart of your track, not just a bare loop.
Day 4
Arrangement
Arrange the full song
You’ll use your Song Canvas to pull your idea through the whole structure — intro to outro.
📐Duplicate and adapt your main section to fill each part of the Song Canvas.
📐Use muting, automation, and variation to create rises, drops, and breakdowns.
📐Borrow proven arrangement moves from your reference tracks.
📐Make sure there are no "dead" sections where nothing evolves.
By the end of today
You have a complete, structured track that plays from start to finish — no more endless loop.
Day 5
Detail
Add depth, detail, and ear candy
You’ll focus on atmosphere, transitions, and small details that make the track feel polished.
✨Layer subtle ambience, FX, and textures to fill empty frequency and stereo space.
✨Add transitions: risers, sweeps, impacts, and fills between key sections.
✨Automate filters, reverbs, and delays to keep energy moving.
✨Remove anything that clutters the mix or doesn’t serve the main idea.
By the end of today
Your track feels rich and engaging — like a real song, not a skeleton demo.
Day 6
Mix
Fast, focused mixdown
You’ll run through a simple, repeatable checklist to mix your track without getting lost tweaking.
🎛️Balance levels and panning before touching any plugins.
🎛️Use broad EQ moves to carve space for the vocal or main hook.
🎛️Dial in bus processing (drums, music, FX) instead of 50 plugins on every channel.
🎛️Do quick before/after comparisons with your reference track.
By the end of today
Your track sounds clear, glued together, and ready for a simple master — not a muddy mess.
Day 7
Finish
Master, export, and ship
You’ll apply a straightforward mastering chain, bounce the final file, and get your track out of the DAW.
✅Use a simple mastering chain to add final loudness, glue, and polish.
✅Check translation on headphones, speakers, and one "bad" playback system.
✅Bounce your finished master and organise project + stems.
✅Decide the next step: send to friends, DJs, or upload to your platform of choice.
By the end of today
You’re holding a finished track you can actually share — and a 7-day workflow you can repeat for your next idea.
The Step-By-Step Blueprint For Finishing Songs With Confidence
We put everything we’ve learned over a combined 25+ years of music production—all the tools, tactics and strategies we’ve developed—into this course, so that you can learn from our mistakes and shortcut the process.
Backed by our unconditional 60-day money back guarantee
"This system is absolutely KILLER if you want to overcome writer’s block and increase your musical output."
Niko KotoulasProducer & Founder of MusicCreator.com
Verified Student
Plus, Get These 5 Bonuses For Free
TOTAL VALUE: $265 (YOURS FREE)
ESSENTIAL
Quick Reference Guidebook
VALUE: $27FREE
The perfect music production companion. Quickly reference techniques and tactics for moving your project forward (without having to go back into the course and re-watch videos)
ESSENTIAL
Advanced Workflow Course
VALUE: $97FREE
A 4-hour bonus course that shows you how to work faster and more efficiently in your DAW during each stage of the music production process. The perfect companion to the Song Finishing System.
ESSENTIAL
The Song Canvas Template
VALUE: $37FREE
The Song Canvas is an key part of the 7 Day Song Finishing System. Get a bonus template that can be used to speed up the Day 1 process (templates for Ableton Live, FL Studio, and Logic Pro)
ESSENTIAL
The Song Finishing Checklist
VALUE: $27FREE
A handy checklist you can print out, stick on your studio wall, and use to get back on track whenever you find yourself stuck. Also useful to work through the finalisation process of a song.
ESSENTIAL
Melody Writing Masterclass
VALUE: $97FREE
A 2-hour bonus course that shows you how to quickly write catchy hooks and melodies. Includes practical methods & tactics as well as detailed melody breakdowns.
Meet Your Instructor
Aden Russell (Artsea)
In the last two years I've finished over 70 songs. 52 of them in a single year — one per week — using the exact system you're about to learn.
But it wasn't always like this.
Back in 2016, I was barely finishing anything. I'd sit down at my computer, feel inspired for 20 minutes, and then get stuck. The unfinished loops piled up. The 1-2 songs I did finish had to be rushed out because I hadn't released anything in months.
Honestly? I felt like a fraud. I called myself a producer, but producers actually produce. They finish and share their music. I was just collecting 8-bar loops.
Everything changed when I stopped guessing my way through projects and started following a simple 7-step system. Now I know exactly what to do each day — no more staring at an empty DAW wondering where to start.
I built this course so you can skip the years of frustration and start finishing songs this week.
52Songs ins year
12+Years Experience
10k+Students
What You'll Discover Inside
Overcome Empty DAW Syndrome with the Song Canvas Method that lets you map out your entire song arrangement within minutes - and build creative momentum right from the start...
See Module 1: The Song Canvas Method
How to use reference tracks to stay on track and keep focused during each step of the music production process - including songwriting, ideation, arrangement, mixing and mastering...
Also in Module 1: The Song Canvas Method
The Skeleton Arrangement tactic that lets you ethically copy the structure of your favorite songs - Without actually stealing ideas (your song will still sound completely original)...
Find this in Module 1: The Song Canvas Method
Struggle coming up with song ideas? Follow our foolproof approach for generating inspiring new song ideas that you actually want to arrange and finish...
See Module 2: Your Core Idea
The RTLP Method for transforming an okay song idea into something incredible - Replace, Tweak, Layer, Process - And when to use it.
All in Module 2: Your Core Idea
How to go from hook to multi-layered song idea - Avoid getting stuck with a basic melody or drum loop with this simple formula for adding new layers and instruments.
Discover how in Module 2: Your Core Idea
How to use the Idea Evolution framework to take your song idea from basic to fully-developed—Instead of jumping right into "arrangement" mode and getting stuck when you realise there's a lot missing— (learn expert sample selection tactics, instrumentation methods, and advanced sound design tweaks)...
See Module 3: Idea Evolution
Unlock the creative power of expert techniques and tactics such as smart sample selection, cohesive instrumentation, sound design tweaks— And a bunch of extra secret techniques that prolific producers use.
See Module 3: Idea Evolution
Escape the dreaded "Loop Trap"—Discover the exact process we use to transform 8 bar loops into full-fledged song arrangements—without any complicated songwriting methods or music theory.
See Module 4: Idea to Song Expansion
How to easily develop new sections in your arrangement like chorus, verse, bridge, breakdown —without having to write a bunch of new ideas.
Also in Module 4: Idea to Song Expansion
The "Rapid Mixdown Method" that lets you mix down your song in less than two hours - without sacrificing quality.
Learn this in Module 6: The Mix
How to master your song for commercial loudness and clarity so that it stands up to the competition and you feel proud to release it out into the world.
Learn this in Module 7: Mastering
Ready to get started?
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Join the course today. Watch the lessons, do some exercises, apply the techniques to your own music. If you don't feel like you've learned more in 4 weeks than you have in the last year, simply email us for a full refund. No questions asked.
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All testimonials below are pulled from real comments inside our course platform and on the web
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Jack Kendrick7 Day Song Finishing System Student
★★★★★
"I am LOVING this course. I love the strategies you are introducing. I have been using the same DAW for many years, loving making music, but have always struggled with finishing a song.
The 7-day strategy is fantastic! I have only done 2 days so far, but I am SO excited to work on the “Idea Evolution” tomorrow. The hierarchy helps so much with decision-making; it’s a great guide!"
Verified Student
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Doug Justice7 Day Song Finishing System Student
★★★★★
"Thanks for the course Aden and EDMProd, I feel like I got some good tools to get more music done faster and more consistently. I'm grateful for the no-nonsense approach. I'd like to share my finished song "Cascade River", a lofi/chill sort of song that I had a blast playing guitar and piano on. The structure-matching approach is such a nice idea, I get analysis paralysis with a blank session in front of me but I got this song done pretty quickly and easily and had a good time doing it, and I ended up being able to easily alter my structure from what I initially planned. 'Preciate ya!"
Verified Student
R
Richard Foster7 Day Song Finishing System Student
★★★★★
"That was fun. Day 4 was a struggle (that went way too fast) but this is the quickest I've ever made a song that I'm *relatively* happy with. I aim to complete a bunch more songs in seven days over the next few months, rather than spending a solid month working on something and sucking all the fun out of the process."
Verified Student
Y
Yan Bury7 Day Song Finishing System student
★★★★★
"Ok, so after decades of muddling around with electronic music, keyboards, synths and so on, I finally skipped my 200+ song snippets and finished this track. It won't be my favorite, but it sounds healthy and even though its a bit soft in style, it came out listenable ;)
Thanks for the course, really. Had fun!"
Verified Student
J
Jeremy Richardson7 Day Song Finishing System Student
★★★★★
"I’m finding this course so valuable. I feel I’m now in control of how I want my track to evolve & sound rather than hoping for the best."
Verified Student
J
Jenny Dang7 Day Song Finishing System Student
★★★★★
"Have a bunch of unfinished loops- love starting but definitely struggle finishing so can't wait to push my own self limiting beliefs and gain some clarity on what's been convincing me to hold back. Really appreciate this course already!"
Verified Student
J
Jack Kendrick7 Day Song Finishing System Student
★★★★★
"I am LOVING this course. I love the strategies you are introducing. I have been using the same DAW for many years, loving making music, but have always struggled with finishing a song.
The 7-day strategy is fantastic! I have only done 2 days so far, but I am SO excited to work on the “Idea Evolution” tomorrow. The hierarchy helps so much with decision-making; it’s a great guide!"
Verified Student
D
Doug Justice7 Day Song Finishing System Student
★★★★★
"Thanks for the course Aden and EDMProd, I feel like I got some good tools to get more music done faster and more consistently. I'm grateful for the no-nonsense approach. I'd like to share my finished song "Cascade River", a lofi/chill sort of song that I had a blast playing guitar and piano on. The structure-matching approach is such a nice idea, I get analysis paralysis with a blank session in front of me but I got this song done pretty quickly and easily and had a good time doing it, and I ended up being able to easily alter my structure from what I initially planned. 'Preciate ya!"
Verified Student
R
Richard Foster7 Day Song Finishing System Student
★★★★★
"That was fun. Day 4 was a struggle (that went way too fast) but this is the quickest I've ever made a song that I'm *relatively* happy with. I aim to complete a bunch more songs in seven days over the next few months, rather than spending a solid month working on something and sucking all the fun out of the process."
Verified Student
Y
Yan Bury7 Day Song Finishing System student
★★★★★
"Ok, so after decades of muddling around with electronic music, keyboards, synths and so on, I finally skipped my 200+ song snippets and finished this track. It won't be my favorite, but it sounds healthy and even though its a bit soft in style, it came out listenable ;)
Thanks for the course, really. Had fun!"
Verified Student
J
Jeremy Richardson7 Day Song Finishing System Student
★★★★★
"I’m finding this course so valuable. I feel I’m now in control of how I want my track to evolve & sound rather than hoping for the best."
Verified Student
J
Jenny Dang7 Day Song Finishing System Student
★★★★★
"Have a bunch of unfinished loops- love starting but definitely struggle finishing so can't wait to push my own self limiting beliefs and gain some clarity on what's been convincing me to hold back. Really appreciate this course already!"
Verified Student
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about the course.
How much experience do I need to take this course?
The 7 Day Song Finishing System is aimed at producers of all levels. Though we do recommend that you've mastered the basics. If you haven't then we recommend taking our EDM Foundations course which is made for beginners.
Otherwise this course will really help you build the skill of finishing. Build that muscle of consistent output that allows you to develop as an artist so much faster.
Does it Need to Be 7 Days?
Not at all! We’ve chosen 7 days because it’s a reasonable amount of time. Most people (even those working full-time jobs) can finish a track in 7 days by producing for 1-2 hours per day.
However, if you want to shorten the process, or do more on a particular day (or less)—that’s completely up to you.
Keep in mind though, the focus of this system is to finish music fast. We don’t recommend extending the process beyond 7 days unless you’re short on time. Let’s aim for done, not perfect
What makes this course different to others?
A few reasons:
It’s actionable, non-boring, comprehensive.
This is not just a hacked together compilation of YouTube videos. It’s not a bunch of regurgitated information.
It’s an action-based, step-by-step system that you follow along with to finish your own song in 7 days. Once you’ve done that, you’ll have internalised the system, and you can continue finishing music rapidly and consistently.
What format is the course in?
The course itself consists of online, streamable videos. This is split up into 7 modules (one for each day of the process).
You’ll also get access to the Song Finishing System Guidebook in the form of a printable PDF.
The Song Canvas template is downloadable as an Ableton Live, FL Studio, and Logic Pro project file (if you’re using another DAW, it’s easy to build your own—we’ll show you how in the course).
Finally, the Idea Generation and Advanced Workflow Masterclasses are both in online video format.
Does it matter which DAW I use?
No.
While the course is taught in Ableton Live, the principles, tactics, and techniques can be applied in all DAWs
What if I don't like it?
Emailsupport@edmprod.comand we’ll give you a full refund as long as it’s within 30 days of purchase.
I have another question
Great! Just use the chatbox to the bottom-right of the screen or email support@edmprod.com or and we’ll get back to you ASAP.
Still have questions?
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